Foundation Standards
Establishing the scientific foundation for phytomedicine through standardized terminology and classification systems.
Published Standards
Terminology for Phytomedicine
Published February 17, 2026
Medicinal Fungi Taxonomy
Published February 17, 2026
Working Groups
Foundation standards are developed by specialized working groups that focus on specific areas of phytomedicine standardization.
Terminology Working Group
ActiveDeveloping standardized vocabulary for phytomedicine that encompasses botanical identification, chemical constituents, pharmacological activity, therapeutic indications, and regulatory classifications.
Taxonomy and Classification Working Group
ActiveCreating standardized systems for classifying medicinal plants and phytomedicines based on botanical, chemical, pharmacological, and therapeutic criteria.
Get Involved
SIPM members can participate in working groups to contribute to standards development. If you have expertise in terminology, taxonomy, or classification systems for phytomedicine, we invite you to join our working groups.